The Latest Breaking News from Police Scotland

Violent child rapist escapes escort sparking urgent manhunt

A major search operation is underway after a violent child rapist escaped his escort while on community leave.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

‘Data breach’ investigated amid claims Minnie Merriman’s health records accessed

The nine-year-old died at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee earlier this week after being found injured in Arbroath.

Evening Standard · Aug 7

Drivers face disruption on key Scottish road after reports of 'bus on fire'

TRAFFIC on a key road in Orkney has been disrupted after "reports of a bus on fire".

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6

Man charged with murder of 9-year-old in Arbroath named

THE 35-year-old man charged with murder after the death of nine-year-old Minnie Merriman in Arbroath has been named after appearing in court

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5

Several athletes go missing after Commonwealth Games in Glasgow; Police Scotland begin investigations

Several athletes, including four Ugandan boxers and a Pakistani boxer, have gone missing after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, prompting a Police Scotland investigation. According to a BBC report, authorities are working with the UK Home Office, while reports suggest some of the missing Ugandan athletes may be planning to…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Family in tribute to ‘beloved’ nine-year-old girl as man due in court over death

The 35-year-old has been charged in connection with the death of Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire.

Evening Standard · Aug 5

Tributes to nine-year-old girl who died after being found injured on industrial estate

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The Independent UK · Aug 5

Nine-year-old West Yorkshire girl who died in Arbroath named by Police Scotland

THE nine-year-old girl who died in Arbroath can be named as Minnie Merriman

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5

Family pay tribute to girl, nine, who died on camping trip in Scotland as man is charged

Minnie Merriman was found injured on industrial estate in Arbroath on Monday and a man has appeared in court

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Man who tried to murder ex-partner on street in front of child jailed

Osarenkhoe Atutie, 26, launched his attack in the Leith area of Edinburgh last November.

Evening Standard · Aug 5